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Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points

Only three teams - Gloucester, Bristol and Bath - have won both their games after the opening two rounds of the Prem [Getty Images]

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Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.

Gilmore says he expected difficult Quins start

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.

Is Prem rugby union turning into basketball? Nailbiters supply case for defence

Record try-glut in round one suggested all-out attack is en vogue, but maybe you can defend well and still concede tries in the modern game?

‘It’s a massive systemic failure’ – Harlequins’ demise, by those who love the club

In the wake of Harlequins’ humiliating 48-0 defeat by Gloucester, my colleague Brian Moore asked: “What the hell is going on at Quins?”

Floored by Farrell to top of the league - Atkinson on Gloucester resurgence

Charlie Atkinson has had three professional clubs and plenty of set-backs in his career so far, but now he is riding high with a resurgent Gloucester

Deacon aims for a 'tougher, harder' Gloucester

New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.

Caluori back for Saracens as teams ring changes

Team news from round three of Prem Rugby as Noah Calouri makes his first appearance of the season for Saracens.

Top Of The Table, Into The Tigers' Den: Leicester vs. Gloucester PREM Round 3 Lineups

Leicester Tigers vs. Gloucester Rugby confirmed lineups for PREM Round 3. See starting XVs, kickoff time and how to watch live on FloRugby.

In-form Carpenter aims to advance England case by outshining Furbank

In-form Sale full-back Joe Carpenter admits part of him is focused on outshining Harlequins' George Furbank this weekend to advance his case for an England recall.

Have Edinburgh turned a corner? Are Glasgow missing Dempsey?

'Improving' James impresses Exeter boss Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has been impressed with how young Wales back-row Kane James is maturing.

Leeds pair brutally honest on Emirates trip and out to tell a different story

Leeds United will not shy away from the reality of last season's trip to the Emirates as preparations ramp up for Saturday's return.Much of Daniel Farke's squad spent the international break playing f...

Farke on James' fitness, Arsenal test and Man City verdict

EFL Five Talking Points: Lincoln City’s brick wall, Michael Duff’s Bradford City bow and more

Rob Beezley returns with this week’s EFL Five Talking Points, looking at George Wickens’ impressive form with Lincoln City, Michael Duff’s first game as Bradford City boss and the big clashes across the Championship. The post EFL Five Talking Points: Lincoln City’s brick wall, Michael Duff’s Bradford City bow and more appeared first on The League Paper .

EFL preview: Savage salvation and a happy homecoming?

Here are the five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.

Ashman & Tuipulotu come into Edinburgh XV at Zebre

Biggins revitalised under Mullins at Newport

Harrison Biggins develops into a key man for Newport County in League Two just a year after being on the fringes at Shrewsbury Town.

Premier League Gameweek 5 Review: Biggest Talking Points and Takeaways

Gameweek 5 of the English Premier League season delivered another weekend full of talking points, with several results catching the attention of fans across the country. There were big wins, surprise results and some disappointing performances as teams continued to find their rhythm early in the season. Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat away to Brighton […]